Lisbet Sherlock
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Historian. Writer. Researcher. Current projects: Tolson sister #suffragettes and history of @FarmWoodoaks. Trustee at British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social and Chair at Dorset Wildlife Trust @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
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22 October 1902 Len Johnson was born in Manchester. A professional boxer with 92 wins from 127 fights, he was denied British title fights by the governing body’s colour bar. Activist and campaigner, he co-founded a social and campaigning club with aims to end racial discrimination.
Show Post19 October 1871 A dinner for 240 gentlemen was held to mark the opening of the new Reform Club building, King Street, Manchester, designed by Edward Salomons. A club for Liberal politicians and supporters, in 1906 Winston Churchill gave an election victory speech from the balcony.
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A very big thank you to everyone who attended the first joint BALH/SDNQ conference at Sherborne on Saturday, which everyone agrees was a resounding success! @balhnews.bsky.social @markforrest.bsky.social
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Long suspected, this is now evidence that honey bees are adding to the pressure on wild bee species www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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🧵On 16 October 1830, Richard Oastler’s open letter, “Yorkshire Slavery”, appeared in the Leeds Mercury, exposing the harsh conditions endured by children in Yorkshire’s worsted mills. Written after Bradford manufacturer John Wood drew his attention to the issue, Oastler
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